🍔 Five Guys opens in Dayville (Killingly) on Mon, Aug 11 at 552 Hartford Pike—burgers, fries, shakes, and 250k topping combos incoming.

SATURDAY 8/9

Pomfret | Natural Dye Workshop | 2-5pm $ - Learn all about how to create color using natural sources at Windsong Farm (54 Tull Ln). You’ll discover colors that are growing in your backyard, as well as techniques to infuse those hues into your materials. You’ll leave with 2 finished pieces. Space is extremely limited, so sign up fast if you’re interested!

🐶Adopt-a-pal: Meet Piper, a shy‑but‑sweet 2‑year‑old grey Pit mix ready to glue herself to the first patient human who gives her a forever couch.

🏡House of the week: Secluded 7-acre Killingly contemporary flaunts soaring ceilings, a resort-style pool, and a walk-out game-room level built for weekend warriors. Check it out!

🥾Trail of the week: Pine Acres Lake Loop in James L. Goodwin State Forest (Hampton) sports 4.8 miles of shady pines, lily‑pad coves, and breezy board‑walks circling a 135‑acre lake—aka the coolest place to sweat politely in August. Elevation gain is a chill ~190 ft, so bring the kids, the dog, or your “I‑swear‑I‑hike” friend. Park at the Conservation Center (23 Potter Rd) and hit the trail clockwise for sunrise mist shots. Bug spray = yes; fee = nope.

🔭Sky report: Perseid preview, the headline act peaks the pre‑dawn hours of Aug 11‑13—up to 100 meteors/hr if you dodge the Moon’s glow. Grab a lawn chair facing NE after 1 a.m.; the show’s free, the wow’s on you.

Canterbury | Car Cruise | 4:30pm - St. André Bessette Parish (144 Westminster Rd) is holding a car cruise with food, ice cream, and music. All they ask is that you bring a non-perishable food item for the Canterbury Cares Food Bank.

Plainfield | Car Cruise | 5-8pm - Hank’s Dairy Bar (1006 Norwich Rd) is holding their monthly car show, along with live music, and dinner specials.

Thompson | Paint a Mermaid | 6pm $ - Paint a mermaid with Tunk City Revival at Triple Raven Brewing (27 Main St). You need to Venmo $30 to @Rena-Masson to book your spot.

Willimantic | Family Fun Night | 4-8pm - The Willimantic Police department is holding a free family fun night at Jillson Square Park (1 Jillson Sq). K9, dorne, and fire safety presentations, free food, a petting zoo, bouncy houses, and more!

Windham | Broga | 5:15-6:15pm $ - This yoga class is designed for men of all shapes and experience levels at The Mantra Room (661 Windham Rd).

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Pompey Hollow Park - Ashford | Still Kickin’ | 6:30-8pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Jesse Desorcy | 8-11pm

Central Village | Sunflower Porch Leaner | 6-8pm $ - Create a beautiful porch leaner with Tunk City Revival at the Music Lady Cafe (6 Green Hollow Rd). Call/text (860) 382-3635 with any questions/registering.

Dayville | 50’s Singles Get Together | 5-8pm - If you’re over 50, and you’re single and ready to mingle, the East Killingly VFW Post 4908 (1035 North Rd) is holding a free mixer, with a DJ.

Putnam | Adult Rumba Class | 5-6pm - Learn the basics of the dance of love (I assume no responsibility for anything that occurs afterward) at Movement Magic (112 Main St). Sign-up

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Windham Green - Windham | Brian Sear | 6pm
⬢ Plainfield Lions Park - Plainfield | Red Light | 6pm

TRIVIA

Bear Hands Brewing - Putnam | 6pm

Central Village | Music Bingo | 6:30-9:30pm - Play some fun musical bingo at the Music Lady Cafe (6 Green Hollow Rd).

Danielson | Summer 5K Series | 6:30-7:45pm $ - There’s still time to participate in this 5K series at the Killingly Dog Park (78 Quinebaug Dr). You can register here.

Plainfield | Bike Night | 5-8pm - If you know someone who likes any action in the dirt, let them know about a bike night thrown by Central Cycle Club at Hank’s Dairy Bar (1006 Norwich Rd). Games, raffles, free giveaways, and more!

Putnam | The Prom | 7:30pm $ - This is the end of the run of The Prom at The Bradley Playhouse (30 Front St). Showtimes/tix

South Windham | Faux Stained Glass | 6-7:30pm - This two-part class is being held at Guilford Smith Memorial Library (17 Main St). The follow-up class will be on 8/14. This is an adult craft and registration is required by calling (860) 423-5159 or emailing [email protected]

Windham | Back to the 80s Musical | 7:30-10pm $ - This is the last weekend you can time-travel to the 80’s with the Windham Theater Guild (779 Main St). Tix

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Straight Up Jazz Series | 5:30-7:30pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Luke Domozick | 8-11pm

North Grosvenordale | MYO Charcuterie Board | 6-8pm $ - Learn how to make charcuterie boards that will be the talk of your dinner party at New Boston Beef (17 Fabyan Woodstock Rd). Tix

Willimantic | Songs From The Trail | 8pm $ - Enjoy an evening of hearing about the travels and adventures of Bryan Titus, Shawn Taylor, Marc Apostolides on the Appalachian Trail. Music, stories, pictures, gear, and a whole lot of fun. Tix

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Hillyland - Scotland | The Second Chance | 6-8pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Professor Harp | 8-11pm

TRIVIA

Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | 6:30pm

Ashford | Ct Alfa Romeo Meet-Up | 1pm - If you or someone you know owns an Alfa Romeo, or is just a fan of them, swing by Westford Hill Distillers (196 Chatey Rd) to see 15-20 classic cars (also Italian food specials from Fortuna Caterers Food Truck). It’s free, but any donations will benefit the Hole in the Wall Gang Camp.

Canterbury | Hands-On Art Series | 12-2:30pm $ - The Finnish American Heritage Society (76 N Canterbury Rd) is hosting a botanical illustration workshop with watercolors. Tix

Danielson | Bring the Beach to Killingly | 12-4pm - Head to Davis Park (250 Main St) for an afternoon of action. Food trucks, an obstacle bounce house, petting zoo, vendors, balloon artist, and a bunch of other kids activities.

Dayville | 11 Year Anniversary | 12-10pm - Black Pond Brews (1001 Hartford Pike) is celebrating 11 years in business with beer specials, live music, food specials, and more.

Hampton | Multi-Family Tag Sale | 8am-2pm - Normally, I wouldn’t put in a singular tag sale, but let’s be honest, Hampton doesn’t have that many events going throughout the year. Head to 232 Rt 6 for a chance to grab some treasures you didn’t know you needed.

Thompson | Dairy Farm Tour | 11am-2pm - Fort Hill Farms (157 O’Leary Rd) is offering tours, activities, vendors, and more at their 2nd annual open house. Meet some cows, and have an udderly good time.

Windham | Making Bread & Summer Drinks | 10am $ - The Windham Historical Society (627 Main St) is offering you the chance to learn to make switchel (yeah, I had to look it up too), other herbal beverages, and all sorts of different breads. Tix

Windham | Farmers Market | 8am-12pm - Here’s your weekly reminder about the great Farmers Market (28 Bridge St) Willimantic has.

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Garrison Park - Chaplin | Crossover | 7-10pm
⬢ Triple Raven Brewing - Thompson | Karaoke | 6-10pm
⬢ Riverside Park - North Grosvenordale | Nick Casey | 6pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | The Island Farm Ceilie Band | 1-4pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Rockin’ Johnny Burgin Duo | 8-11pm
⬢ Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | Nick Bosse & The Northern Roots | 2-5pm
⬢ Broken Crust - Putnam | Acoustic Al | 5:30-7:30pm

Dayville | August Adoption Event | 10am-1pm - It’s the perfect time to find an adorable furry friend to add to the family at this adoption event thrown by Paws Rescue League at Petco (1086 Killingly Commons Dr). If you want to take a dog home with you, you need to get pre-approved.

Moosup | VJ Day Parade | 1pm - The American Legion Post 91 is holding the 64th annual VJ Day Parade, which commemorates the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. Come show support for those who served and are still serving. Parade steps off on Rt 14 and ends on Prospect St.

Putnam | Free Family Fun | 9am-2pm - The Putnam Business Association is holding a day of family fun at Putnam Rotary Park (196 Kennedy Dr). Facepainting, balloons, bounce houses, petting zoo, mascots, cornhole and other games, scavenger hunt (BMX bike and a backpack filled with school supplies as the prize), martial arts demonstration, photo booth, and a whole lot more (seriously, they really went all out on this). If you have kids/grandkids, this would be a great way to spend the first half of the day! More info

If you have kids/grandkids, this would be a great way to spend the first half of the day! More info

Putnam | Kids Book Event | 12pm - Wolperdinger Bookends (112 Main St) is holding a Bad Guys and Babysitters Club fun day. Activities, pins, bookmarks, posters, and the first kids in the door will get special prizes!

Woodstock | Summer Psychic Fair | 11am-5pm - The Cosmic Cat’s Summer Psychic Fair is taking place at Taylor Brooke Winery (818 Rt 171). Psychic-Mediums, astrologers, shamans, healers, and vendors of the meta-physical will be in attendance. Bring an open mind (and your wallet).

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Hank’s Dairy Bar - Plainfield | John Fuzek | 1-4pm
⬢ VJ Day Parade - Moosup | Mindset
⬢ 4G’s Restaurant - Dayville | Kt Lay | 5-8pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Jonny Trama and the B3 Kings | 1-4pm
⬢ Stomping Ground - Putnam | Open Mic | 7-11:30pm
⬢ Taylor Brooke - Woodstock | Turas | 2-5pm

Willimantic | Rocky Horror Show Auditions | 6:30-9pm - Do the time warp to the Burton Leavitt Theater (779 Main St) for auditions to the beloved cult classic. If you have any questions about the audition process, email [email protected].

LIVE MUSIC

⬢ Music Lady Cafe - Central Village | Brandt Taylor | 5:30pm